The Bob Newhart Show

The Bob Newhart Show is an American sitcom produced by MTM Enterprises that aired on CBS from September 16, 1972, to April 1, 1978, with a total of 142 half-hour episodes spanning over six seasons. Comedian Bob Newhart portrays a psychologist having to deal with his wife, friends, patients and fellow office workers. The show was filmed before a live audience.

Premise
The show centers on Robert Hartley, Ph.D. (Newhart), a Chicagopsychologist. It divides most of its action between the character's work and his home life, with Hartley's supportive, although occasionally sarcastic, wife Emily (Suzanne Pleshette), and their friendly but inept neighbor, airline navigator Howard Borden (Bill Daily). At the medical office where Hartley has his psychology practice are Jerry Robinson, D.D.S. (Peter Bonerz), an orthodontistwho also has a practice on the floor, and their receptionist, Carol Kester (Marcia Wallace), as well as a number of other doctors who appear occasionally.

Cast

 * Bob Newhart
 * Suzanne Pleshette
 * Marcia Wallace
 * Peter Bonerz
 * Bill Daily